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Comfy Cashmere Sweaters Without The Campy Christmas Prints
by Alex Gambardella
Nov 16, 2009 2:18 PM PST
Sure, cashmere is soft and luxurious -- just the kind of warm-weather material we crave during the cold winter months. But for some reason, whenever I think of the idea of a cashmere sweater, I can't help but be haunted by my childhood memories of unwrapping my Christmas gift from Grandma and finding (to my utter dismay) a chunky cable-knit creation with a dilapidated Christmas tree on its front. However, now that I'm old enough to appreciate (and prefer) clothing gifts in place of toys, I know that there's more to cashmere than ugly holiday prints and Abercrombie & Fitch pull-overs with a sewn-on moose logo. Switch out your sweatshirt hoodie with a cashmere version from Free People that's still casual but way more cozy. Or, if you're not afraid to look festive, this embellished LaROK cardigan isn't too kitschy, but it's still snazzy enough for a low-key holiday party. For more ways to get comfy this season without looking like a Christmas card, watch the slideshow!
Don't Be Afraid To Pop Those Colors!
by Dino-Ray Ramos
Apr 4, 2009 9:24 AM PDT
We've already gone over neutral colors, but what about those colors that pop and have vivid personality? Bold colors like blue, red, yellow and their vibrant counterparts add character to a man€™s outfit when used wisely. I know there are many men who are afraid of color, mainly because they don€™t want to compromise their masculinity. It takes someone like Kanye West to make it cool to wear pink polos. Nonetheless, guys shouldn't dive in head first when dabbling in electrifying colors. For novices, I recommend going for neckwear like the Prada paprika tie or the Polo Ralph Lauren navy regimental stripe tie that jumps off your chest with dapper charm. When you are ready to get more sartorially savvy, don a Ralph Lauren cashmere V-neck or look like a ray of handsome sunlight with the BR Monogram silk/cashmere cardigan. And when you're feeling even more ambitious, slip into a pair of Gucci jeans in orange-- but be very cautious when choosing pants in Crayola colors. Do what works for you and don't do it just because you saw an emo rocker wearing them. Check out some of these colored confections in the slideshow.
